The joys, trials and tribulations of emigrating to Crete

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Living the Greek Dream

Ever been on holiday somewhere you loved, and wondered what it would be like to leave your home country and live there? This blog covers our experience of doing just that!

In July 2016, after six years of planning, I, with my husband, our two girls, and one elderly black Labrador, finally took the plunge and started living our dream of emigrating to Heraklion, Crete.

Despite all our preparation and planning, there have been surprises along the way, fun, frustration, laughter, tears, and a whole load of adjusting. We’re still learning, and we have a long way to go to be really at home here. Why not join us on this journey?

Where should you spend your first Christmas after emigrating? It’s a question that we debated, and one that I know others do too. There’s a longing for ‘home’ and the familiar, plus, of course, a wanting to be with those we love. However, there may also be a feeling that you should stay in your … More The First Christmas

Once you have made the decision to relocate to another country, and have found a new home abroad, comes the fun of packing up your worldly goods. You’ve probably moved before. You suddenly realise just how much stuff you’ve managed to accumulate over the years, especially in the attic, under the stairs, the garden shed, … More Packing Up – Cutting It Down

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